Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanense
ID:
702277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Pl. Delavay. : 114 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701610



Common Names

  • Yunnan Geranium
  • Yunnan Cranesbill
  • Yunnan Hardy Geranium


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Synonyms

  • Geranium candicans R.Knuth [unknown]

Description

Geranium yunnanense (also called Yunnan Cranesbill, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant with hairy stems and leaves. It is native to China and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium yunnanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium yunnanense is a single, pink, five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, pointed leaves with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium yunnanense can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, in moist but well-drained soil. It is best to water regularly and to fertilize monthly.

Where to Find Geranium yunnanense

Geranium yunnanense is native to China and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

Geranium yunnanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium yunnanense?

Geranium yunnanense

What is the common name of Geranium yunnanense?

Yunnan Cranesbill

Where does Geranium yunnanense grow?

Geranium yunnanense is native to Asia.

Species in the Geranium genus

Geranium kalenderianum, Geranium alonsoi, Geranium ussuriense, Geranium aculeolatum, Geranium aequale, Geranium aequatoriale, Geranium affine, Geranium albanum, Geranium albicans, Geranium albiflorum, Geranium alpicola, Geranium amatolicum, Geranium andicola, Geranium andringitrense, Geranium angustipetalum, Geranium antisanae, Geranium antrorsum, Geranium arabicum, Geranium arachnoideum, Geranium arboreum, Geranium ardjunense, Geranium argenteum, Geranium aristatum, Geranium arnottianum, Geranium asiaticum, Geranium asphodeloides, Geranium atlanticum, Geranium ayacuchense, Geranium ayavacense, Geranium azorelloides, Geranium balgooyi, Geranium baschkyzylsaicum, Geranium baurianum, Geranium bellum, Geranium bequaertii, Geranium berteroanum, Geranium bicknellii, Geranium biuncinatum, Geranium bohemicum, Geranium brasiliense, Geranium brevicaule, Geranium brevipes, Geranium brutium, Geranium brycei, Geranium caeruleatum, Geranium caespitosum, Geranium caffrum, Geranium californicum, Geranium camaense, Geranium campanulatum,

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

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